Past Continuous Tense. Use #2: The Background of a Story We use the past continuous to describe the background of a story or to create the atmosphere in the story. Example: When I arrived at the restaurant, people were chatting, eating and some were even having an argument. One man was talking loudly on the phone…
Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [vəˈreɪʃəs] Translation: ненасытный, жадный Meaning: very eager for something, especially for food Example: He has unusually large lung capacity and a voracious appetite. – У него необычайно большая емкость легких и ненасытный аппетит. Synonyms: insatiable
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Develop your Telephone Speaking Skills. Tip #6: Keep Control of the Conversation Control the conversation, rather than letting it control you. If you receive a call in English and need time to prepare, say: “I’m sorry, could I ring you back in a few minutes?” Then take a few deep breaths and call back when…
Past Continuous Tense. Use #1: An Interrupted Action in the Past We use the past continuous when we describe an action in the past which overlaps another action or time. The action in the past continuous starts before and often continues the other shorter action or time. Example: While we were walking in the park, it started to…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “correspondence” (n.) Translation: переписка Meaning: A series of letters or emails from one person to another, or the activity of writing and receiving letters or emails Example: It is difficult to maintain an on-going correspondence when we are both so busy. – Трудно поддерживать постоянную переписку, когда мы оба так заняты. Synonym: written communication